Inside Sales Representative
The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of existing and new customers primarily through telephone contact. This role emphasizes building strong client relationships, coordinating with multiple departments to resolve customer issues, and driving sales growth in a fast-paced environment. The position offers extensive training and clear career advancement opportunities within the sales field.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This inside sales role focuses on building and growing customer relationships over the phone, closing opportunities, and coordinating with internal teams to deliver a great customer experience. You will work from Franklin Park, IL and be part of a training-oriented sales organization that prioritizes long-term career growth.
- Lead a portfolio of existing and new customers via telephone contact
- Drive account growth and identify upsell opportunities
- Act as the customer’s main point of contact for inquiries and issue resolution
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to move leads and projects forward
- Maintain a positive, collaborative attitude and contribute to team objectives
- Meet and exceed monthly sales targets and activity goals
What We’re Looking For
We're searching for motivated candidates with a sales mindset who want a clear career path in sales. Candidates should be ready to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree (or in final semester)
- 1+ years of sales, customer service, or account management experience (internship experience acceptable)
- Strong communication and rapport-building skills over the phone
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and comfortable with performance targets
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-focused environment
- Interest in developing a long-term sales career and pursuing internal growth opportunities
Training, Growth & Day-to-Day
Our client provides comprehensive training and ongoing coaching. Early-stage employees receive structured onboarding, job shadowing, and mentorship. High performers can progress into field roles and new locations across the U.S. as they grow.
- Extensive onboarding and continuous training
- Regular mentoring and performance coaching
- Clear promotion pathways into field sales or account management roles
- Collaborative environment with peer learning and leadership support
Details & Compensation
- Location: Franklin Park, IL (onsite)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Pay rate: $28–$32 per hour (based on experience)
- Hiring: Immediate / hiring now
- Employment: You will be employed directly by our client (Confidential Client)
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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